History

About the Hale Aina Awards
25 Years of Hale Aina
What Does It Take to Win a Hale Aina?


In 1984, HONOLULU Magazine established its Hale Aina Awards as the Islands’ first local restaurant awards. Before then, culinary awards in the Islands had been given by Mainland travel interests. The Hale Aina Awards were the first to recognize local tastes.

2012 Hale Aina Award Winners

These are the winners for the 2012 Hale Aina Awards that was held at the Royal Hawaiian's Monarch Ballroom on November 6.

November 7, 2011

What Does It Take to Win a Hale Aina?

There are more than 5,000 eateries in the state. What does it take to stand out from the crowd and win a Hale Aina Award? Here are a few inside stories.

January 4, 2011

2011 Hale Aina Award Winners

Hawaii's best restaurants were awarded with a Hale Aina Award Nov 7, 2010 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Here's a full list of the winning restaurants.

November 7, 2010

Hale Aina Chefs: Master Class

We talked with 10 chefs and had them answer a few of life's little cooking questions.

December 30, 2009

2010 Hale Aina Awards

Our readers named the best restaurants in the Islands.

December 30, 2009

25 Years of Hale Aina

HONOLULU Magazine’s Restaurant Awards have grown—along with the restaurants themselves.

December 30, 2008

 

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